EIN 13-3137461

The Africa Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Africa Center will operate locally and globally to transform our understanding of the continent by promoting partnership and collaboration between Africa and the United States.
Also known as...
The Museum for African Art
Total revenues
$1,548,448
2022
Total expenses
$3,008,952
2022
Total assets
$84,429,180
2022
Num. employees
11
2022

Program areas at The Africa Center

Public Programs Public programs at The Africa Center are multidisciplinary and focus on the Center's three core areas of culture, policy and business. The Africa Center works in close collaboration with artists, academics, policy makers, institutions and organizations on a wide range of programs that include film screenings, book launches, workshops, musical performances, as well as panel discussions and community activations on business and policy.
Policy Center - One of the key focus areas for The Africa Center is the development of an African policy institute dedicated to the future of the African continent and Diaspora. The Policy Institute focuses on three interrelated themes: habitable spaces, technology for humanity, and prosperous youthintegrating the influence of culture as a transformative, cross-cutting force in the policy space. Our multidisciplinary policy approach aims to build an inclusive, equitable global future inspired by African innovation, creative industries, and visionary narratives.
New Center - The Africa Center is transforming the worlds understanding of Africa, its Diaspora and the role of people of African descent in the world. Serving as the hub for the exchange of ideas around culture, business, and policy related to the continent, and in the spirit of collaboration and engagement with individuals and institutions who share the Centers values, The Africa Center inspires enthusiasm, and advances thought and action around Africas global influence and impact on our collective and shared futures.

Who funds The Africa Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationCommunity Engagement Grantmaking$2,000,000
Andrew W. Mellon FoundationTo Provide General Operating Support$375,000
Moore ImpactProgram Support$200,000
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at The Africa Center

NameTitleCompensation
Uzodinma IwealaChief Executive Officer$267,923
Jenny HourihanChief Operating and Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer$176,626
Alana Francis de GoviaDirector of Programs
Alana HairstonDirector , Programs / Director of Programs$139,050
Adrienne AtilesDevelopment and Grants Manager
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for The Africa Center

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,533,511
Program services$1,279
Investment income and dividends$13,158
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$500
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,548,448

Form 990s for The Africa Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-062021-05-11990View PDF
2019-062020-10-24990View PDF
2018-062019-04-15990View PDF
2017-062018-06-14990View PDF
2016-062017-08-31990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s

Organizations like The Africa Center

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Queens MuseumQueens, NY$6,381,652
Westmoreland Museum of American ArtGreensburg, PA$6,299,818
Butler Institute of American ArtYoungstown, OH$5,561,162
Fenimore Art MuseumNew York, NY$3,838,046
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of ArtHartford, CT$6,568,708
Albuquerque Museum FoundationAlbuquerque, NM$4,058,287
The Henry Gallery AssociationSeattle, WA$3,948,743
the National Quilt MuseumPaducah, KY$1,075,894
Woodmere Art MuseumPhiladelphia, PA$3,237,366
Akron Art MuseumAkron, OH$4,858,452
Data update history
July 1, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
June 25, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 14, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 9, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Clinton Family Foundation
September 29, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1280 Fifth Ave
New York, NY 10029
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
theafricacenter.org/ 
Phone
(212) 444-9795
Facebook page
theafricacenter 
Twitter profile
@theafricacenter 
IRS details
EIN
13-3137461
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A51: Art Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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